Minerals Quiz: questions and answers
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1. A mineral is usually what kind of chemical compound?
Natural
2. What is the angles specification of the Triclinic family of minerals?
α≠β≠γ≠90°
3. What is the name of Mg3Si4O10(OH)2, one of the softest minerals?
Talc
4. What is the process by which minerals split easily along a flat surface?
Cleavage
5. What mineral ensures that the nervous system functions properly?
Potassium
6. Which mineral species does amethyst belong to?
Quartz
7. Which scale is used for measuring mineral hardness?
A mohs hardness scale
8. Silicate minerals are subdivided into classes depending upon the degree of:
Polymerization
9. Which essential mineral is present in bones and teeth in abundance?
Phosphorous
10. Adding HCl to a mineral is called:
An acid test